Residents evacuated as fire rips through Frank Downie House in Clydebank

Emergency services raced to the scene at Frank Downie House in Clydebank yesterday evening.

West Dunbartonshire Council warned locals of the G81 area to stay in their homes and keep windows and doors closed as fire crews battled the blaze on Ottawa Crescent. 

For those who were evacuated, Clydemuir Primary School was opened to accommodate them.  

Nearby roads were also closed as a precaution. 

Firefighters confirmed to our sister title The Clydebank Post that nobody was injured. 

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 9.36pm on Saturday, August 6 to reports of a fire affecting a derelict building on Ottawa Crescent, Clydebank.

“Operations Control mobilised six appliances to the scene, where crews remain in attendance as they work to extinguish the fire.

“There are no reported casualties at this time.”

Scottish Water issued an update at 9.30am on Sunday morning that they had been made aware of seven fire appliances remaining at the scene to tackle the blaze.

They explained: "This is causing low pressure and discoloured water to the surrounding streets."

We're aware @fire_scot in the #G81 #Clydebank area tackling a fire. As the hydrants are in use, this is causing low pressure & discoloured water to the surrounding streets. We appreciate your patience & understanding.https://t.co/cW9woepwEu

— Scottish Water (@scottish_water) August 7, 2022

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The emergency services are dealing with a major fire at a property in Ottawa Crescent, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire.

"A number of roads in the area have been closed and residents close to the fire have been evacuated as a precaution. The public should avoid the area.

"Clydemuir Primary School has been opened for any residents who have been evacuated. Those who have not been evacuated are advised to keep their windows closed.

"There are no reports of any injuries."